Application for Burial Benefits (Under 38 U.S.C. Chapter 23) (VA Form 21P-530EZ)
Revision of a currently approved collection
No
Regular
09/26/2025
Requested
Previously Approved
36 Months From Approved
10/31/2027
132,055
132,055
66,028
66,028
0
0
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) through its Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) administers an integrated program of benefits and services, established by law, for veterans, service personnel, and their dependents and/or beneficiaries. Under the authority of 38 U.S.C. 2302, 2303, 2304, 2307, and 2308, the VA will pay burial benefits upon the death of a veteran to certain eligible claimants. Regulatory authority is found in 38 C.F.R. 3.1700 through 3.1712.
VA Form 21P-530EZ is used to gather the necessary information to determine eligibility for VA burial benefits including the burial allowance, plot or interment allowance, and transportation reimbursement.
US Code:
38 USC 2302
Name of Law: Funeral expenses
US Code:
38 USC 2303
Name of Law: Death in Department facility; plot allowance
US Code:
38 USC 2304
Name of Law: Claims for Reimbursement
US Code:
38 USC 2307
Name of Law: Death from service-connected disability
US Code:
38 USC 2308
Name of Law: Transportation of deceased Veteran to a national cemetery
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.